Generalized anxiety disorder: diagnosis and treatment

Hoge, Elizabeth A.; Ivkovic, Ana; Fricchione, Gregory L.

doi:10.1136/bmj.e7500

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“…This study demonstrated an inverse relationship between age and GAD symptoms with those in their late teens and early twenties manifesting higher levels of GAD symptoms. Similar findings that GAD symptoms are age dependent have been reported elsewhere (Hoge et al, 2004;Tyrer & Baldwin, 2006;Allgulander, 2012).…”

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Cognitive and social predictors of generalized anxiety disorder symptoms among fresh undergraduates in Uganda

Umeh

Bangirana

2016

Tanzania J Hlth Res

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Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is common. It accounts for about one out of four anxiety related clinic consultations. The prevalence of this common disorder and the associated factors in Ugandan students are unknown. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of GAD symptoms, and to evaluate its association with intolerance of uncertainty and parental attachment among fresh undergraduates in Uganda. Methods: The research utilized a cross-sectional approach. Non-clinical participants from 8 colleges (mean age 21.24; 59.7% males, 40.3% females) completed self-report inventories measuring intolerance of uncertainty, parental attachment and GAD symptoms. Pearson's correlations were run to test relationship between the independent and dependent variables, a stepwise regression analysis was used to identify predictors of GAD, while controlling for age. Results: A total of 401 students were involved in the study. The prevalence of GAD symptoms was 28.9%. There was a significant positive relationship between GAD symptoms and intolerance of uncertainty (r = 0.30, p = 0.001) and with parental attachment (r = 0.21, p = 0.001). Intolerance of uncertainty and parental attachment, predicted GAD symptoms (r = 0.30, 95% CI = 0.30 to 6.16, p = 0.001; r = 0.21, 95% CI = 0.21 to 4.19, p = 0.001, respectively). Conclusion:The present research suggests that GAD symptoms are prevalent among fresh undergraduates and are associated with both intolerances of uncertainty and parental attachment. Psychological interventions for undergraduate students may be needed to target these factors.

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Cognitive and social predictors of generalized anxiety disorder symptoms among fresh undergraduates in Uganda

Umeh

Bangirana

2016

Tanzania J Hlth Res

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“…Worry occurs more days than not, for at least six months, and is clearly excessive and difficult to control. 5,6 In order to meet the diagnostic criteria for GAD, symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry must be associated with at least three of the following six symptoms in adults and at least one in children: restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension or sleep problems. The anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in important areas of daily functioning, and the disturbance is not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition.…”

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“…12 They may instead consult for somatic symptoms such as fatigue, trouble sleeping, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms or symptoms related to comorbid ities. 5 If symptoms are mild, a person with GAD may develop coping mechanisms, in which case their disorder will likely cause little interference with their daily functioning. In severe cases, however, a person with GAD may become seriously functionally impaired.…”

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The burden of generalized anxiety disorder in Canada

Pelletier

O’Donnell

McRae

et al. 2017

Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can

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“…• En 2012, environ 700 000 (2,5 . Cette enquête était la première à fournir des estimations du TAG à l'échelle de la population canadienne.…”

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“…école, travail, relations interpersonnelles), des événements de leur vie et de leurs activités quotidiennes. Cette inquiétude est présente dans la majorité des journées, dure au moins 6 mois, et elle est clairement excessive et difficile à maî-triser 5,6 . Pour permettre l'établissement du diagnostic de TAG, les symptômes d'anxiété et d'inquiétude excessives doivent être accompagnés d'au moins trois des six symptômes suivants chez l'adulte et d'au moins l'un de ces symptômes chez l'enfant : agitation, fatigue, difficulté à se concentrer, irritabilité, tension musculaire et troubles du sommeil.…”

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